About this role
Job summary
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The post holder in line with public health improvement objectives and specification requirements will have a lead role for infant feeding andhealthy weight, reducing the high levels of childhood obesity in South Tyneside The post holder will support the increase in the number of mothers initiating breastfeeding at birth, increasing the numbers of mothers sustaining breastfeeding and the maintenance of UNICEF accreditation across South Tyneside This will include the formulation and implementation of breastfeeding policies and programmes of care.
Main duties of the job
To be the lead specialist for healthy weight for children/young people and their families.
To lead on the implementation of local and national breastfeeding initiatives, ensuring guidelines, training and health visiting/early year's skills reflect recommendations.
To influence, develop and implement research based changes to clinical practice.
To provide specialist advice to the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme Team on weight management issues and ensure they follow agreed guidelines on obesity management
Work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, supporting a systematic cross agency approach to the promotion of breastfeeding and improved outcomes, especially with women and families from disadvantaged groups.
To develop, implement and monitor policies and procedures for the management of overweight children/young people and their families.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note:
Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Iceton on [email protected]
Person Specification
essential Essential
First Level Nursing Qualification SCPHN Recognised teaching/ assessor qualification e.g. ENB 998/730 Recent evidence of continuing professional and personal development Experience of project management. Experience of training and supervising staff Experience of operational management Strong understanding of Unicef Baby Friendly requirements.
Desirable
Experience of working with families and children Trained in Solihull 2 Day Unicef training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address 0-19 South Tyneside
22 Witney Way
South Tyneside
NE35 9PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)